Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Culinary Dropout - Tucson, Tucson, AZ

Culinary Dropout - Tucson

4.4 (2881)
$30 and under
American
2543 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
At Culinary Dropout, raise your glass to friends coming together. A place where food and music are life. Join us at happy hour for ice cold beer and our famous soft pretzels with provolone fondue. At dinner, a signature cocktail and slow braised 36-hour pork ribs are a perfect pair. While you and your crew enjoy damn good food and drinks, a local band plays live for great vibes. Come hang out and stay a while.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our group dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Our Special Events Team! : (520) 203-0938
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown
  • Parking details
    Valet offered on weekend nights<br />
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Private dining

Ask Concierge
AI Beta

Our AI assistant, Concierge, is here to answer your questions about this restaurant.

What 2,881 people are saying

Culinary Dropout - Tucson reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tucson

    Great for brunch

  • Tucson

    Kid-friendly

  • Tucson

    Innovative

  • Tucson

    Good for groups

  • Tucson

    Hot spot

  • Tucson

    Lively

  • Tucson

    Great for brunch

  • Tucson

    Kid-friendly

  • Tucson

    Innovative

  • Tucson

    Good for groups

  • Tucson

    Hot spot

  • Tucson

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Culinary Dropout in Tucson offers a vibrant atmosphere with "wonderful food" and "stellar service." Ideal for both quick bites and leisurely meals, it features fun games for families and lively entertainment. Though it can be "a little noisy," the staff's attentiveness makes for a memorable dining experience.
2,881 Reviews
  1. Diana VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch to celebrate my assistant’s birthday! The food was wonderful as was the service!

    Is this helpful?

  2. Robin

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was surprisingly very good, most restaurants in Tucson are generally shabby about service. The meals were good, meat was over salted but correctly cooked. The fish in the fish in chips was too oily. No malt vinegar was offered which was a surprise as was no mustard for the steak. Otherwise overall a good meal. The Languedoc wine should not of been listed as a bubbly wine, there are a variety of very good crémant from Burgundy you may want to consider for alternative bubbly wines.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review Robin! We look forward to seeing you again soon :)

    Is this helpful?

  3. Nancy VIP

    Tucson108 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and the food wonderful. Comfortable seating area and fun place
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you the 5-star review Nancy!

    Is this helpful?

  4. Francisco VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    good food. waiting for the food for 1 hour, too long.

    Is this helpful?

  5. John

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a good place for a quick bite or something a bit more filling. I have gone here several times and have not been disappointed.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for the review. We hope to earn 5 stars on your next visit!

    Is this helpful?

  6. Mary

    Iowa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at Culinary Dropout. We enjoyed our meal we had an excellent appetizer along with two dinner options. We also had a sangria. The wait staff was more than efficient. They answered all of our questions with a smile. The only drawback is as typical anymore it was a little noisy. For a Sunday night we were surprised at the crowd. We would definitely go again.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for the 5 star review! We hope to have you back soon. Kindest regards, Zack Baum General Manager

    Is this helpful?

  7. Michele

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great way to spend 4th of July with my family. We were slow getting there but everyone was kind and helpful. This was a fun and great lunch for us!
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for the 5 star review!

    Is this helpful?

  8. Mister VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Good music and great place to connect with friends.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on June 29, 2025
    Thank you for the kind review-- hope to see you soon :)

    Is this helpful?

  9. Shannon

    Tucson6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was good. Service was lacking. Initially our server was amazing. Ordered our drinks, appetizers, and then meal. The deviled eggs were delicious as always. When are steak frites were delivered the person hand them to us did know how any of them were cooked. We had one medium rare, one medium and one medium well, they all seemed to be cooked the same. Ordered dessert. Then got the check, paid it with a generous tip and we were ignored. We were still chatting and enjoying the live music and no server would acknowledge us. Finally got the attention of a different server and asked for more water and Never received it. No server would make eye contact. They were not that busy and there were a bunch of tables opened so we were not taking up space l. Disappointed in either management or owner as they are not being attentive to their customers. It has gone down hill in my opinion.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on June 29, 2025
    Hi Shannon, we are so sorry that the end of service did not match the beginning. We greatly value this feedback and will follow up with our team. Hopefully we can regain your loyalty in the future-- please check your inbox for a private message.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Marci

    Memphis / West Tennessee2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great atmosphere with friendly staff. Food was excellent. As with so many restaurants, the place is very large and open so the noise level was high due to most tables being full, but overall it was a good experience and I would return.
    Culinary Dropout - TucsonResponded on July 2, 2025
    Thank you for the 5 star review!

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Culinary Dropout - Tucson offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (520) 203-0934.

Culinary Dropout - Tucson is rated 4.4 stars by 2881 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Tucson
  4. Tucson
  5. Midtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Culinary Dropout - Tucson

2543 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Midtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet offered on weekend nights<br />
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant Management Solutions
  • Restaurant Reservation Software
  • Restaurant Marketing Software
  • Restaurant Event Software
  • OpenTable For Restaurants
  • OpenTable For Restaurant Groups
  • Restaurant Resources
  • OpenTable Pricing & Plans
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo